International Travel Clinic
and Counseling
Arrivals
The International Travel Clinic at Sindecuse Health Center welcomes you!
We provide immunizations and comprehensive education about your destination to enhance your travel experience – maximizing your knowledge, and minimizing your risk of disease and illness.
Our doors are open to WMU and the greater Kalamazoo community, for travelers age 12 and older.
Check-In
Travel Preparations:
- Apply for your passport as soon as you decide to take your trip.
- Schedule travel appointment eight weeks prior to travel – call (269) 387-3290.
Scheduling staff will need information regarding countries you are visiting, departure date, etc. to make your appointment. - We will need to have a list of allergies, any current medication and list of current chronic diseases to be brought to travel appointment.
About travel appointments:
- Initial appointments are scheduled for 60 minutes
- Repeat appointments may be necessary for additional immunizations
- Bring your past immunization records and WMU ID (if applicable)
- There is a 20–30 minutes wait required after all immunizations
During your appointment:
- We review your travel itinerary, immunization record, and individual health needs – and equip you with a personal travel portfolio.
- We advise you on current recommendations and/or requirements for immunizations – e.g. malaria prophylaxis and prevention.
- We administer immunizations you need, and provide International Certificates of Immunization.
- We provide information on treating travel-related illnesses.
Immunizations
and Vaccines
We can administer all immunizations currently available in the United States including, but not limited to:
- Hepatitis A & B
- Japanese Encephalitis
- Measles, Mumps & Rubella
- Meningococcal
- Pneumovax
- Polio
- Rabies
- TB skin test
- Tetanus-Diphtheria (Tdap)
- Typhoid
- Varicella (Chicken Pox)
Booking
Consultations are available Monday–Friday.
Call (269) 387-3290 to initiate your appointment process.
BRING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
- your travel itinerary
- past immunization records
- a list of current medications
Travel consultation appointments are most beneficial when scheduled at least four to six weeks prior to your departure date. This assures adequate time for immunizations to become effective.
Fees
We bill for initial and subsequent visits separately from any immunizations administered. You may pay by cash, check or credit card – charges may be applied to your student account.
Customer Service
If you would like to know more, please call our nursing staff at (269)387-3290.
Further Reading:
CDC Traveler - use this site to get important information on your destination! Learn about the region's risks and how to protect your health before going there.